Synonyms for
Messes
Definition
plural noun of mess, meaning a dirty or untidy state of things or a group of people eating together at the same time and place
Synonyms & similar words
muss
lot
mint
plenty
jam
pile
batch
mountain
spate
messiness
peck
raft
muddle
greatdeal
pot
pickle
wad
messup
slew
hatful
hole
muckle
deal
flock
gooddeal
chaos
clutter
disorder
jumble
untidiness
disarray
confusion
muddle
disorganization
shambles
bedlam
mayhem
turmoil
riot
uproar
foul-up
botch
blunder
flub
bungle
Synonyms by register
Antonyms
Common collocations
- make a mess
- mess up
- mess around
- mess with
- clean up the mess
- in a mess
- a complete mess
- a terrible mess
Word family
Usage note
The word 'messes' is the plural form of the noun 'mess' or the third-person singular present tense of the verb 'to mess'. It often implies untidiness or a difficult situation.
Example sentences
- The cat made a mess with the yarn.
- The kids left a mess of toys on the floor.
- The chef cleaned up the mess in the kitchen.
- We made a mess while painting.
- The storm made a mess of the garden.
Quotes
In every difficult situation is potential value. Believe this, then begin looking for it. - Norman Vincent Peale
“The best way to predict the future is to create it.” - Peter Drucker
“I’ve missed more than 9,000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times, I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed.” - Michael Jordan